The fine for a red light camera citation is $50. Additional late fees of $25 will be assessed if the citation is not paid in accordance with established timeframes. 

No.

No.

Citations are mailed to the owner and/or registrant of the vehicle. The owner and/or registrant is legally liable to pay the fine.

According to New York State laws, the owner and / or registrant are legally responsible to pay the fine without regard to whether they were actually driving at the time of the infraction.

If your vehicle or license plates were stolen prior to the date and time of the red light infraction, please plead not guilty to the citation; and bring whatever proof you have to the Agency or contact the Agency at 631.853.3800.

No.

• Failure to pay the fine or to contest liability prior to the due date of the Notice of Liability is an admission of liability.
• Failure to pay the fine by the due date will result in the imposition of an additional late-payment fee of $25. If the fine is not paid after the second notice date, collections proceedings may commence and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles may be notified to place a hold on your registration activity.

Information on requesting a hearing before a Judicial Hearing Officer can be found on the Notice of Liability.

If you are found liable after a hearing and wish to appeal the decision of the Judicial Hearing Officer, please visit the Agency or contact us at 631.853.3800 for information on how to file an appeal.

Payment options are as follows:

• ONLINE PAYMENT: The fastest and easiest way to pay your fine is to pay online. Go to https://www.public.cite-web.com (Visa/MC/Discover) and log on with your Citation # and Pin # shown in the red box on the front of your notice. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed for each credit card transaction.
• PAYMENT BY PHONE: Call 866-637-0008 and follow the automated prompts. Please have your citation number and credit card ready. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed for each credit card transaction.
• PAYMENT BY MAIL: Check or money order should be made payable to: SCTPVA. Mail your payment and remittance stub in the envelope provided. Write the citation number and license plate number on your check or money order to ensure proper credit. Returned checks are subject to electronic redeposit for the face amount and a returned check fee of $20.00. DO NOT SEND CASH. The address is:
• Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program PO Box 778 Baltimore, MD 21203
• PAYMENT IN PERSON: Cash, money order or credit card (Visa/MasterCard/Discover) payments can be made in person at: Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788, Monday-Friday, 9AM - 4:30 PM, except holidays. No personal checks will be accepted. A $5.00 processing fee will be assessed for each credit card transaction.

Yes. The recorded video and images are available for review online at https://public.cite-web.com. You will need your Citation number and Pin number printed on your citation to view your images.

Questions about citations should be directed to the Suffolk County Red Light Safety Program, 866-637-0008 from the hours of 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, except holidays.